Surrounded by the Alps on three sides of the region, Piedmont borders four Italian regions as well as France and Switzerland. The region is primarily made up of mountains, allowing the region to become home to many outdoor activities. The second largest region in Italy is prominent for skiing on the mountains along with its protected areas which offer spectacular beauty and picturesque natural landscapes for walking, trekking and horse riding. The scenery and terrain make mountain walking a favourite but if this isn’t your scene Piedmont offers spectacular wines and foods along with historic art and culture.

Regional Hot Spots:

• Turin – Turin, also known as Torino in Italian is the capital of the Piedmont region. The city is home to many museums, churches, castles and roman ruins such as the Palatine Towers. A view of the city can be seen with the snow capped Alps in the background from the Basilica church of Superga.
• Cuneo – Located on the Stura di Demonte River at the foot of the Maritime Alps, Cuneo is the main town in southern Piedmont. South of the town it is famously known for the popular sulphurous spas and resorts located in the valleys. Like most Italian towns, Cuneo also has picturesque churches, such as the elaborate cathedral of Santa Croce.
• Novara – The town lies between two rivers, Sesia and Ticino and is a well known historical spot. Novara is the second most popular are within the Piedmont region with visitors and locals after Turin, as it is full of historical museums, Christian sites, castles and many famous art collections.